CWP-17105-2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Rajinder Kumar State of Haryana and others CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Present : Mr. Mr. Tanmay Kadian, Advocate Mr. Vikram Singh, Advocate, for Mr. Ankur Mittal, Additional A.G., Haryana and Mr. Saurabh Mago, DAG, Haryana. Mr. Ashish Kumar, Advocate, for respondent No.6. DEEPAK SIBAL On 02.05.2025, this Court had “On order: 23.01.2025, respondent No.2 should have finally disposed of or at least made earnest efforts to finally dispose of respondent order dated 24.02.2021 passed by respondent No.3 but neither has been done. 2024 (O&M) Sr. No.113 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17105 Date of Decision : Rajinder Kumar Versus State of Haryana and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK SIBAL HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Mr. Divyam Singh, Advocate and Mr. Tanmay Kadian, Advocate for Mr. Vikram Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Ankur Mittal, Additional A.G., Haryana and Mr. Saurabh Mago, DAG, Haryana. Mr. Ashish Kumar, Advocate, for respondent No.6. *** DEEPAK SIBAL, J. (Oral) On 02.05.2025, this Court had passed the following order: “On 10.12.2024, this Court has passed the following interim order:- Learned State counsel submits that the appeal before the Collector is pending for 16.12.2024. Accordingly, we adjourn the proceedings for 23.01.2025. It is expected that the Appellate Authorit efforts to dispose of the appeal before the next date of hearing. As per the spirit behind the afore 23.01.2025, respondent No.2 should have finally disposed of or at least made earnest efforts to finally dispose of respondent No.6’s appeal filed by him challenging therein the order dated 24.02.2021 passed by respondent No.3 but neither has been done. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 17105-2024 (O&M) Date of Decision : 12.05.2025 …Petitioner …Respondents DEEPAK SIBAL HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Divyam Singh, Advocate and for Mr. Ankur Mittal, Additional A.G., Haryana and Mr. Saurabh Mago, DAG, Haryana. passed the following order:- 10.12.2024, this Court has passed the following interim Learned State counsel submits that the appeal before the Collector is pending for 16.12.2024. Accordingly, we adjourn the proceedings for It is expected that the Appellate Authority shall make efforts to dispose of the appeal before the next date of As per the spirit behind the afore-quoted order, by 23.01.2025, respondent No.2 should have finally disposed of or at least made earnest efforts to finally dispose of No.6’s appeal filed by him challenging therein the order dated 24.02.2021 passed by respondent No.3 but VANDANA 2025.05.14 09:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-17105-2024 (O&M) Adjourned to 12.05.2025, on which date, respondent No.2 shall appear in person/through video conferencing to explain his afore conduct.” 2. In terms of the afore quoted order of this Court, Mr.Uttam Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Karnal has appeared in person through video conferencing and has also filed his affidavit dated 09.05.2025 to state that respondent No.6’s appeal filed by him against the order dated 24.02.2021 passed by respondent No.3 has been dismissed by him on 09.05.2025. He also apologizes for the delay in the disposal of respondent No.6’s appeal and assures this Court that in future the direction by this Court shall be complied with in letter and spirit. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in view of the final disposal of respondent No.6’s appeal by the Deputy Commissioner, Karnal on 09.05.2025, the present petition has been rendered infructuous. 4. Disposed of. (DEEPAK SIBAL) JUDGE (LAPITA BANERJI) JUDGE May 12, 2025 vandana Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VANDANA 2025.05.14 09:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document